The guidance on the care of church buildings at this time is changing as government advice changes around the rules on self-isolation.
However, materials are available to help support you, which are updated frequently, so please keep an eye on the following websites if you are in a position of supporting your church buildings.
Diocese of Ely Resources
- The Church Buildings section of this website has a number of guidance notes and policies to help you keep up-to-date.
- Church Building Faculty Public Notices in times of Coronavirus
- Faculty Consent during Covid-19.
- Various useful links on the dedicated coronavirus page on the Parish Resources website - including advice on buildings, insurance and financial support.
Church of England Resources
- “Securing your church buildings during the Coronavirus” (a frequently updated document in the ‘Documents’ section of the Church of England Coronavirus page)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Church buildings closed poster (a document in the ‘Documents’ section of the Church of England Coronavirus page)
- The “Frequently asked Questions" section of the Church of England Coronavirus page is updated frequently for guidance on what to do with your church building
Other Resources
- Historic England is carrying out a survey to assess the impact of the Coronavirus epidemic on organisations that are responsible for England’s heritage - find out more here.